Jeannie Berlin
American Actress in 'The Heartbreak Kid'
Born
November 1st, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1949, an actress achieved recognition for roles in film and television. Gained prominence for performances in 'The Heartbreak Kid' and 'In the Family Way'. Received Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the role in 'The Heartbreak Kid'. Appeared in notable television series such as 'Alice' and 'The Good Wife'.
Starred in 'The Heartbreak Kid'
Received Academy Award nomination
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